222. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 163 of 26 September 2019, if there has been further progress on the approval of the capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43893/19]

I can confirm to the Deputy that, in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code, my Department and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform have completed their review of the business case relating to this significant expenditure of taxpayers' money.

I will now bring a Memorandum to Government on the matter at the very earliest opportunity.